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Federal Marijuana Trafficking Convictions Have Fallen Dramatically Following Enactment of Statewide Legalization Laws

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Just over 1,000 people were sentenced federally in 2020 for violating marijuana trafficking laws. That’s down 67 percent since 2016, and over 80 percent since 2012 – when Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize and regulate the adult-use marijuana market.

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Cannabis Use During Pregnancy at its Highest Since 2012

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Unfortunately, cannabis use during pregnancy in Canada has increased since 2012, according to Global News. in 2012 to 1.8% WeedAdvisor takes the time to pick out and research only the best medical and recreational marijuana products from legal, established producers. Although the increase itself is minor – 1.2% Again, 1.8%

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Washington State Eliminating Excise Taxes For Medical Marijuana Patients

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Washington State legislators recently voted to eliminate the 37% excise taxes on cannabis products for medical marijuana patients, a move that will save those with medical cards hundreds to thousands of dollars a year. The proceeds from the excise tax on non-medical marijuana are then directed to a designated account.

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Federal Report: Youth Marijuana Use Steadily Declining

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The self-reported use of marijuana by teenagers continues to decline nationally, according to federal data reported by the United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The agency’s 2018 report finds that past-year marijuana use by those ages 12 to 17 has fallen consistently since 2002, from 15.8

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Rick Steves: I support home cultivation rights for all marijuana consumers

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In 2012, I was proud to help fund and promote the passage of I-502 which legalized, taxed, and regulated marijuana in my home state of Washington. Legislation is currently stalled in the House and Senate to allow adults to cultivate up to six marijuana plants in their homes. But, even more simply, it just makes sense.

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How the marijuana ‘green rush’ fell apart

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Possible recession Washington and Colorado kindled the recreational trade in 2012 when they legalised marijuana use for adults 21 and. Read More.

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Frequent marijuana use by Colorado youths associated with psychotic disorders

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Colorado became the first in the nation in 2012 to make the recreational use of marijuana legal. In the following. Read More